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Albert Robida - The Twentieth Century - Pneumatic Tube Train

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Illustration of the Pneumatic tube train from Albert Robida's The Twentieth Century (1882). Exterior (top) and cross-section of passenger compartment (bottom).

Albert Robida (1848-1926) - is best known for his illustrations and writings depicting futuristic visions of technology and society. His works often featured fantastical inventions such as flying machines, submarines, and robots, and explored themes such as urbanization, industrialization, and the role of technology in society. Some of his most famous works include "The Twentieth Century" (1882), "The Electric Life" (1890), and "The War in the Twentieth Century" (1887). Robida's contributions to the genre of science fiction have had a lasting impact on popular culture and continue to inspire artists and writers today.

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Albert Robida (1848-1926)

French illustrator, caricaturist, and science fiction writer.
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